Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-someone-before-last
Phrase
ðə ˈsʌmˌwʌn bɪˈfɔr læst
Definition
The second-to-last person in a sequence or a group, often used to refer to the individual who comes right before the last one.
Examples
- In a race with seven competitors, the-someone-before-last finished just before the last runner.
- When counting down from ten, the-someone-before-last is the number two.
Meaning
This phrase is used to indicate a particular position in a sequence, specifically the one that precedes the very last individual.
Synonyms
- penultimate
- second-to-last
- next-to-last
